Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks

Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
Founded in 1996 Fargo, North Dakota
Team logo	Cap insignia
League affiliations
American Association North Division Northern League (1996-2010)
Name
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (1996-present)
Team Colors
Black, red, silver, white
Ballpark
Newman Outdoor Field
Championships
League titles: 5 (1998, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2010) Division titles: 8 (1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010)
Owner(s)/Operated By: Fargo Baseball, LLC
General Manager: Josh Buchholz
Manager: Doug Simunic
Media: Fargo Forum
Website: www.fmredhawks.com

The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks are a professional baseball team based in Fargo, North Dakota, in the United States. The RedHawks are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. The RedHawks have played their home games at Newman Outdoor Field since 1996, when the team started as a member of the Northern League. As of 2011, the team plays in the American Association.

History

The team was created as a Northern League expansion franchise in 1996 along with the now-defunct Madison Black Wolf. Chris Coste is probably the most well-known former RedHawks player and was a member of the 2008 World Series winning Philadelphia Phillies.

In fifteen seasons, the RedHawks have set the modern Northern League best single-season record for win percentage with a 64-21 (.753) mark in 1998, set the record for most wins in a season with 68 in 2005, have made it to the playoffs 14 of 15 seasons, won five Northern League titles, and were named Baseball America's Independent Team of the Decade during the '90s.

On October 13, 2010, the RedHawks left the Northern League, along with the Gary SouthShore RailCats, Kansas City T-Bones, and the Winnipeg Goldeyes to join the American Association for the 2011 season. The four remaining Northern League teams all folded or left the league. Accordingly, the Northern League ceased operations and folded in October 2010. As a result the RedHawks have the distinction of being the last league champion.

Fast facts

Founded: 1996

Playoff appearances: 1996, 97, 98, 99, 2000, 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

Division titles won: 1996, 97, 98, 2000, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 10

Northern League Championships won: 1998, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2010

Year-by-year record

						First Half			Second Half			Overall
Season		League		Division		W-L	Finish		W-L	Finish		W-L	Win%		Playoffs
1996		NL		West		26-15	1st		27-15	1st		53-31	.631		Lost championship series
1997		NL		West		21-21	3rd		26-16	1st		47-37	.560		Lost division series
1998		NL		West		31-11	1st		33-10	2nd		64-21	.753		Won championship
1999		NL		West		27-16	2nd		23-19	2nd		50-35	.588		Lost division series
2000		NL		West		28-15	1st		25-18	1st		53-33	.616		Lost division series
2001		NL		North		25-20	2nd		26-19	3rd		51-39	.567		Lost Central semi-final
2002		NL		North		25-19	2nd		27-18	2nd		52-37	.584		Did not qualify
2003		NL		West		32-13	1st		30-15	1st		62-28	.689		Won championship
2004		NL		North		31-16	1st		23-25	3rd		55-41	.573		Lost semi-final
2005		NL		North		28-20	1st		40-7	1st		68-27	.716		Lost championship series
2006		NL		North		32-16	1st		31-17	1st		63-33	.656		Won championship
2007		NL		North		26-21	3rd		31-17	1st		57-38	.600		Lost division series
2008		NL		N/A		62-34	1st		N/A	N/A		62-34	.646		Lost semi-final
2009		NL		N/A		53-42	3rd		N/A	N/A		53-42	.558		Won championship
2010		NL		N/A		61-39	1st		N/A	N/A		61-39	.610		Won championship
2011		AA		N/A		44-56	3rd		N/A	N/A		44-56	.440		Did not qualify

Current roster

Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks roster
Active (22-man) roster				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 47 Darren Byrd 27 Nick Fellman 20 Scott Fogelson 12 Jeremy Hauer 32 Casey Hoorelbeke 19 Jake Laber 13 Matt Mossey 17 Chad Rhoades 18 Donnie Smith 16 T.J. Stanton 31 Adam Tollefson		Catchers 24 Alan Rick  9 Kole Zimmerman Infielders 21 Eric Campbell 11 Carlo Cota 23 Jesse Hoorelbeke  6 Zach Penprase 44 Jeremiah Piepkorn Outfielders  5 Mike Coles 25 Jay Cox 34 Nic Jackson 30 Cory Patton		Manager Doug Simunic Coaches Bucky Burgau Robbie Lopez Steve Montgomery (Pitching) Disabled list ‡ Inactive list § Suspended list Roster updated 2010-05-23 Transactions

Notable alumni

• Billy Ashley
• Rich Becker
• Harry Berrios
• Jeff Bittiger
• Brent Bowers
• Mike Busch
• Ozzie Canseco
• Cris Colón
• Chris Coste
• Yurendell DeCaster
• Mike Figga
• Jimmy Hurst
• Blaise Ilsley
• Joe Mathis
• Donzell McDonald
• Juan Melo
• Steve Montgomery
• Darryl Motley
• Jason Pearson
• Dante Powell
• Dan Rohrmeier
• Randall Simon
• Brian Traxler
• Jon Weber (baseball)
• Eddie Williams

External links

• Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks website
• nlfan.com Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks' Guide

Achievements
Preceded by Duluth-Superior Dukes 1997	Northern League Champions Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 1998	Succeeded by Albany-Colonie Diamond Dogs 1999
Preceded by New Jersey Jackals 2002	Northern League Champions Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 2003	Succeeded by St. Paul Saints 2004
Preceded by Gary SouthShore RailCats 2005	Northern League Champions Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 2006	Succeeded by Gary SouthShore RailCats 2007
Preceded by Kansas City T-Bones 2008	Northern League Champions Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 2009	Succeeded by current